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Southwestern Michigan College

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Tuition & Fees $8,394
($7,867)
Student Population 2,000
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $5,649
Graduation Rate 38 %
Students:Faculty 17 : 1

Academic Overview

Southwestern Michigan College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in Dowagiac, Michigan. It is an Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Single Campus by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $7,867 for Michigan residents and $8,394 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 2,000 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Southwestern Michigan College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $32,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, SMC's tuition & fees is $7,867 for Michigan residents and $8,394 for non-residents.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,867$8,394
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Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at SMC.
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,649 and 59% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,000 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Southwestern Michigan College is 38 %
Graduation Rate
38%
Transfer-out Rate for Southwestern Michigan College is 14 %
Transfer-out Rate
14%
Retention Rate for Southwestern Michigan College is 57 %
Retention Rate
57%
Student Population for Southwestern Michigan College is 2,000
Student Population
2,000
Student to Faculty Ratio for Southwestern Michigan College is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,649 at Southwestern Michigan College.
Financial Aid Amount
$5,649

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address58900 Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047-9793
Phone269-782-1000
WEBwww.swmich.edu/
Admissionwww.swmich.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.swmich.edu/applynow/
Financial Aidwww.swmich.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.swmich.edu/cost-aid/cost/
Disability Servicewww.swmich.edu/disabilityservices

Offered Degrees

SMC offers 61 major programs through online and on-site education where 1 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's431
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate20
1-2 Years Certificate150

Special Learning Opportunities

Southwestern Michigan College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:377)
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Southwestern Michigan College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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